少數

By C AllStar

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
你在某天 放逐到宇宙那邊

You're exiled to the universe one day.

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nei5
zoi6
mau5
tin1
fong3
zuk6
dou3
jyu5
zau6
no6
bin1
怪異眼光 圍住你似畫了圈

You have strange eyes that circle around you.

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gwaai3
ji6
ngaan5
gwong1
wai4
zyu6
nei5
ci5
waak6
liu4
hyun1
你問句天 路人避得那樣遠

You ask the question, and the passersby get away with it.

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nei5
man6
gau1
tin1
lou6
jan4
bei6
dak1
no6
joeng2
jyun6
哪有人願意 來站到你站那邊

Who would want to come and stand next to you?

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naa5
jau6
jan4
jyun6
ji3
loi6
zaam6
dou3
nei5
zaam6
no6
bin1
何以 當你不普遍

And what if you're not universal?

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ho6
jyu5
dong3
nei5
fau2
pou2
pin3
人家 先覺得此人煩或厭

People were bored with this person.

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jan4
ze1
sin3
gok3
dak1
ci2
jan4
faan4
waak6
jim3
傲 慢與偏見

Pride, pride and prejudice.

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ngou6
maan6
jyu6
pin1
jin6
人性中 生出了弱點

We are born with a weakness.

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jan4
sing3
zung1
sang1
ceot1
liu4
joek6
dim2
誰也在 這一生某段落 做過少數

And no one has ever done so much in a particular period of their life.

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seoi4
jaa5
zoi6
ze5
jat1
sang1
mau5
dyun6
lok6
zou6
gwo3
siu3
sou3
誰都知 呼天不應 那種冷漠殘酷

And we all know that this is a cruel indifference.

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seoi4
dou1
zi3
hu1
tin1
fau2
jing3
no6
zung3
laang5
mok6
caan4
huk6
誰一個 漂亮轉身之後 做了多數

Someone who turns around and makes a number.

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seoi4
jat1
go3
piu3
loeng6
zyun3
jyun4
zi1
hau6
zou6
liu4
do1
sou3
又會 能待那 孤軍 更好

And it would be better for the lone soldier.

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jau6
wui6
toi4
daai1
no6
gu1
gwan1
gang3
hou3
誰會為 天空海闊 回頭 後退一步

Who's going to turn around for the sky's the limit?

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seoi4
wui6
wai6
tin1
hung3
hoi2
fut3
wui4
tau4
hau6
teoi3
jat1
fau6
誰也在 千夫所指裏頭 捍衞着城堡

And everyone was defending the castle with their fingers.

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seoi4
jaa5
zoi6
cin1
fu4
so2
zi2
leoi5
tau4
hon6
wai6
jyu3
sing4
pou3
即使我 只得 少數

Even if I had a few.

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zik1
si2
ngo5
zi2
dak1
siu3
sou3
但我 還是會 不相信 定數

But I still don't believe in the fixed.

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daan6
ngo5
waan4
si6
wui6
fau2
soeng2
seon3
ding6
sou3
要是有天 對調你倆位置演

If there is a heaven, play it by ear.

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jiu3
si6
jau6
tin1
deoi3
tiu4
nei5
loeng5
wai6
zi3
jin5
你又會否 和異數説地説天

Will you ever be able to do that with the theory of odd numbers?

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nei5
jau6
wui6
pei5
wo4
ji6
sou3
seoi3
deng6
seoi3
tin1
每度賑災 為同類禱告贈暖

Everywhere, the storm is bursting, and the same people are being warmly prayed.

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mei5
dou6
zan3
zoi1
wai6
tung4
leoi6
tou2
guk1
zang6
hyun1
對眼前異數 誰在雪天中送氈

For the moment, it's a different story. Who sends a cat in the snow?

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deoi3
ngaan5
cin4
ji6
sou3
seoi4
zoi6
syut3
tin1
zung1
sung3
zin1
誰也在 這一生某段落 做過少數

And no one has ever done so much in a particular period of their life.

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seoi4
jaa5
zoi6
ze5
jat1
sang1
mau5
dyun6
lok6
zou6
gwo3
siu3
sou3
誰都知 呼天不應 那種冷漠殘酷

And we all know that this is a cruel indifference.

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seoi4
dou1
zi3
hu1
tin1
fau2
jing3
no6
zung3
laang5
mok6
caan4
huk6
誰一個 漂亮轉身之後 做了多數

Someone who turns around and makes a number.

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seoi4
jat1
go3
piu3
loeng6
zyun3
jyun4
zi1
hau6
zou6
liu4
do1
sou3
又會 能待那 孤軍 更好

And it would be better for the lone soldier.

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jau6
wui6
toi4
daai1
no6
gu1
gwan1
gang3
hou3
誰會為 天空海闊 回頭 後退一步

Who's going to turn around for the sky's the limit?

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seoi4
wui6
wai6
tin1
hung3
hoi2
fut3
wui4
tau4
hau6
teoi3
jat1
fau6
誰也在 千夫所指裏頭 捍衞着城堡

And everyone was defending the castle with their fingers.

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seoi4
jaa5
zoi6
cin1
fu4
so2
zi2
leoi5
tau4
hon6
wai6
jyu3
sing4
pou3
即使我 只得 少數

Even if I had a few.

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zik1
si2
ngo5
zi2
dak1
siu3
sou3
但我 還是會 以温柔 上訴

But I'd still appeal gently.

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daan6
ngo5
waan4
si6
wui6
jyu5
wan1
jau4
soeng6
sou3
到底 為何 又和 敵人 示好

Why should we be good to our enemies?

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dou3
dik1
wai6
ho6
jau6
wo4
dik6
jan4
si6
hou3
非因我 稱王的一天未到

Not because I called the day king.

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fei2
jan1
ngo5
can3
wong6
dik1
jat1
tin1
mei6
dou3
誰若對人 夠人性

If someone is human enough to treat someone,

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seoi4
joek6
deoi3
jan4
gau3
jan4
sing3
來日 你們 那兒孫都 將會 遇到

And in the coming days, you will meet all of your children and grandchildren.

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loi6
mik6
nei5
mun4
no6
ngai4
syun1
dou1
zoeng3
wui6
jyu6
dou3
誰也在 這一生某段落 做過少數

And no one has ever done so much in a particular period of their life.

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seoi4
jaa5
zoi6
ze5
jat1
sang1
mau5
dyun6
lok6
zou6
gwo3
siu3
sou3
誰敢將 他的本性 澈底 照實流露

Who dares to expose his true nature?

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seoi4
gam2
zoeng3
to1
dik1
bun2
sing3
cit3
dik1
ziu3
sat6
lau4
lou6
誰當我怯懦 走出一步 讓我擁抱

Who, when I'm scared, takes a step and embraces me?

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seoi4
dong3
ngo5
hip3
zau2
ceot1
jat1
fau6
joeng6
ngo5
ung2
pou5
若我 流落 對方的領土

If I were to flood into the other side of the country,

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joek6
ngo5
lau4
lok6
deoi3
fong1
dik1
ling5
tou2
誰會為 天空海闊 回頭 後退一步

Who's going to turn around for the sky's the limit?

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seoi4
wui6
wai6
tin1
hung3
hoi2
fut3
wui4
tau4
hau6
teoi3
jat1
fau6
誰會耐心的 開解世人 去放下屠刀

Who would be patient enough to open the door to the world and put down the butcher's knife?

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seoi4
wui6
noi6
sam1
dik1
hoi1
haai5
sai3
jan4
heoi3
fong3
haa6
tou4
dou1
即使我 只得 少數

Even if I had a few.

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zik1
si2
ngo5
zi2
dak1
siu3
sou3
但我 還是以它 抵抗 命數

But I'm still using it to fight death.

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daan6
ngo5
waan4
si6
jyu5
to1
zi2
kong3
ming6
sou3
About This Song

The song "" (Minority) by C AllStar dives deep into the human experience of feeling marginalized and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. At its core, the song captures the essence of being part of a minorityexperiencing isolation, misunderstanding, and the weight of societal prejudice. The lyrics reflect a poignant struggle against the dominant tides of conformity, expressing how individuals often feel compelled to defend their identities amidst an overwhelming sea of judgment. The emotional essence is a blend of vulnerability and resilience, asserting that even those who are seen as 'others' possess a profound humanity deserving of empathy and respect.

The narrative unfolds as a reflection on what it means to be seen as different and the resultant isolation that can ensue. The lyrics question societal norms and challenge the listener to confront their biases, indicating that each person at some point in their life has felt like an outlier. This universality makes the story incredibly relatable, urging individuals to embrace their uniqueness rather than succumb to societal pressure. The message is clear: empathy should transcend differences, and unity in diversity is a strength, not a weakness. The singer's declaration of retaining gentleness while confronting adversity encapsulates a powerful call to remain true to oneself despite external challenges.

Musically, the song employs various elements that support its thematic core. The arrangement often oscillates between somber tones and uplifting crescendos, mirroring the emotional journey depicted in the lyrics. Lyrically, C AllStar utilizes vivid imagery and rhetorical questions to provoke thought, alongside careful repetition to emphasize the plight of the minority. Such techniques draw listeners deeper into the narrative, making the emotional weight of the subject matter resonate even more strongly.

Culturally, "" serves as a critical reflection on contemporary societal issues relating to identity and acceptance. In the context of Hong Kong and broader Chinese society, where conformity can often overshadow individuality, this song's release resonates as a timely reminder of the importance of inclusivity and understanding. The recognition of 'minority' experiences in a predominantly collectivist culture underscores the song's relevance and elevates its message as a significant contribution to the discourse surrounding identity, acceptance, and the human condition.

Song Details
Singer:
C AllStar
Total Lines:
40